What is the cheapest way to get from Russia to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Russia to Almaty is to train via Kurgan which costs $95 - $460 and takes 2 days 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Russia to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Russia to Almaty is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $220 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Russia and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Russia to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Biblioteka Imeni Lenina and arriving at Almaty 2 via Kazansky Railway Terminal, Kurgan and Petropavlovsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Russia to Almaty?

The distance between Russia and Almaty is 3168 km. The road distance is 3841.5 km.

How do I travel from Russia to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Russia to Almaty without a car is to train via Kurgan which takes 2 days 17h and costs $95 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Russia to Almaty?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Russia to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Russia to Almaty train from?

Russia to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Kazansky Railway Terminal station.

Train or fly from Russia to Almaty?

The best way to get from Russia to Almaty is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $210 - $650. Alternatively, you can train via Kurgan, which costs $95 - $460 and takes 2 days 17h.

Where does the Russia to Almaty train arrive?

Russia to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Kurgan station.

Can I drive from Russia to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Russia to Almaty is 3842 km. It takes approximately 45h 59m to drive from Russia to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3506+ hotels available in Almaty.

Russia to Almaty - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Russia to Almaty by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane VKO - ALA
8h 5m
$212–652
Train via Kurgan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kazansky Railway Terminal to Kurgantrain
2. Take the train from Kurgan to Petropavlovsktrain
3. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Almaty 2train
2d 17h
$98–451
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Moscow Kotelniki Bus Station to Asian Express Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Asian Express Terminal to Shahristanbus
3. Drive from Shahristan to Zomincar
4. Take the bus from Zomin to Tashkent bus stationbus
5. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
4d
$170–180
Drive 3,841.5 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Almatycar 3,841.5 km
45h 59m
$315–455
Fly from Nizhny Novgorod International Airport
1. Fly from Nizhny Novgorod International Airport (GOJ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane GOJ - ALA
9h 42m
$131–601
Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane SVO - ALA
8h 56m
$135–671
Fly from Pulkovo Airport
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane LED - ALA
8h 44m
$152–702
Fly from Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane DME - ALA
6h 41m
$225–610
Fly from Zhukovsky International Airport
1. Fly from Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane ZIA - ALA
11h 40m
$164–708
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Saratovbus
2. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Almaty 2train 008Ж
3d 6h
$249–476
Train
1. Take the train from Paveletsky Rail Terminal to Turksibtrain 318
2. Take the train from Turksib to Almaty 2train 077X / ...
3d 7h
$280–561

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

23Weekly Planes

7h 24mAverage Duration

$213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,168 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Russia and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

SCAT and Uzbekistan fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Biblioteka Imeni Lenina to Almaty 2 via Komsomolskaya, Kazansky Railway Terminal, Kurgan, and Petropavlovsk in around 2d 17h.

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